Internet Friends

HiYo

Chat anonymously with anyone on the same website in real time — plus detect AI-generated text with a built-in on-device AI detector. Ever wished you could talk to other people browsing the same website as you — right now, in real time? HiYo makes it happen. HiYo is a free Chrome extension that adds an anonymous chatroom to every website you visit. No sign-up. No email. No passwords. Just pick a username and start talking. Whether you're reading the news, watching a video, shopping online, or browsing Reddit — if someone else on that page has HiYo installed, you can chat with them instantly. It's like having a secret chatroom hidden on every corner of the internet. HiYo places a lightweight chat widget on every webpage. Open it with a keyboard shortcut or by hovering near the corner of the page. Messages are delivered instantly — no delays, no refreshing. You'll see who's online, who's typing, and new messages as they arrive. Chat about the article you're both reading. Ask a question about the product you're looking at. React to the video you're both watching. Share a tip on the forum you're browsing. The conversations are as spontaneous and real as the internet itself. • Real-time messaging — messages appear instantly • See how many people are on the same website as you • "Someone is typing..." indicator so conversations feel alive • Works on every website — news, social media, shopping, forums, videos, blogs, and more • Lightweight and non-invasive — the chat hides away when you're not using it 🏠 PRIVATE ROOMS — YOUR OWN SECRET SPACE Sometimes you don't want to chat with everyone. HiYo lets you create private rooms on any website with a unique invite code. Share the code with your friends, classmates, or coworkers, and only they can join. Perfect for: • Study groups — discuss assignments together while browsing course material • Shopping with friends — compare products on the same page in real time • Work teams — collaborate on research without leaving the webpage • Watch parties — react together while streaming the same video • Gaming communities — chat on game wikis and forums with your squad Creating a room takes two seconds. Just click, name your room, and share the code. No apps to install, no links to open — just a code and you're in. Not sure if that article, essay, review, or comment was written by a human or generated by AI? HiYo includes a powerful AI content detector built right into your browser. Select any text on a webpage, right-click, and choose "Detect AI — HiYo." In seconds, you'll see a probability score telling you how likely the text is to be AI-generated. • It runs entirely on your device — your text is never sent to any server • Combines statistical analysis with a machine learning model for higher accuracy • Works offline after the first setup • No subscriptions, no limits, no per-scan fees — completely free, forever • No data collection — what you scan stays on your machine Whether you're a teacher checking student essays, a reader verifying news articles, a recruiter reviewing cover letters, or just curious about the content you're reading — HiYo's AI detector has you covered. Express yourself with emojis. HiYo includes a built-in emoji picker so you can react, respond, and add personality to your messages. Click the emoji button, pick your favorite, and send. ⌨️ KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS FOR POWER USERS • Ctrl+Shift+H (Cmd+Shift+H on Mac) — Toggle the chatbox open/closed • Esc — Close the chatbox • Enter — Send your message • Right-click selected text — AI detection No need to click around. Open the chat, type, send, close — all from your keyboard. HiYo was built with privacy at its core. Here's what we mean: • No account required — ever. Just pick a username and go. • No email, no phone number, no personal information collected. • No tracking, no analytics, no cookies, no fingerprinting. • Your username is stored only on your device. • Your IP address is never stored in readable form. • AI text detection runs 100% locally — nothing you scan ever leaves your browser. • No ads. No monetization of your data. No hidden catches. We believe chat should be free, anonymous, and private. That's not a marketing line — it's how HiYo is built from the ground up. • Your identity is verified with a secure token so no one can impersonate you • Spam and abuse protection with built-in rate limiting • Offensive usernames and room names are automatically blocked • All messages are safely rendered to prevent any malicious content • The database is locked down so only the server can access it — no direct data exposure You can chat with confidence knowing that HiYo takes security seriously. 🌍 USE CASES — WHO IS HIYO FOR? HiYo is for anyone who wants to connect with others on the internet in a more spontaneous, authentic way. 📰 News readers — Discuss breaking news with other readers in real time 🛒 Online shoppers — Ask "has anyone tried this product?" on the actual product page 📺 Video watchers — React together while watching the same stream or video 📚 Students — Study together on the same course website or research page 🎮 Gamers — Chat on game wikis, patch notes, and leaderboards 💼 Remote workers — Quick sidebar conversations while researching together ✍️ Writers & teachers — Check if content is AI-generated without leaving the page 🔍 Researchers — Verify sources and flag AI-generated misinformation 🏋️ Hobby communities — Connect with fellow enthusiasts on niche websites The possibilities are endless. Every website becomes a meeting place. HiYo is designed to stay out of your way: • The chat widget is hidden by default — it only appears when you want it • Zero impact on page loading speed • Doesn't modify or interfere with any website's functionality • Clean, minimal dark-themed design that blends with any site • Drag the chatbox anywhere on the page to suit your preference • Unread message badge appears only when you have new messages Install HiYo from the Chrome Web Store Visit any website Press Ctrl+Shift+H to open the chatbox (or hover near the top-right corner) Pick a username — that's it, you're chatting! To detect AI text: select text on any page, right-click, choose "Detect AI — HiYo" ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ The internet is full of people, but it can feel lonely. Social media is noisy, comment sections are slow, and forums require accounts. HiYo removes all the friction. If you're on a website and someone else is too — you can just talk. Right there, right now. No sign-up walls, no algorithms, no feeds to scroll through. It's the simplest way to connect with people online. And with the AI text detector, HiYo also helps you navigate the modern internet where AI-generated content is everywhere. Know what you're reading. Trust but verify. HiYo is completely free. There's no premium tier, no feature gating, no trial period, and no ads. Every feature — anonymous chat, private rooms, AI detection, emoji support — is available to everyone, forever. We're actively developing HiYo and would love your feedback! If you have ideas, feature requests, or find any issues, please use the feedback form on the HiYo welcome page or leave a review. Every piece of feedback helps make HiYo better for everyone.

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